"Migrant Shelter Controversy Erupts in Massachusetts"

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's decision to convert a community center in Roxbury into a temporary housing shelter for migrants has sparked backlash from residents and officials who feel that resources are being taken from citizens to care for recent arrivals. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu expressed disappointment, stating that the move is particularly painful for a community that has faced historical disinvestment. The state plans to house up to 100 families or 400 individuals at the Melnea Cass Recreation Center until May, with the intention to reopen it to the public in June. The decision has left many feeling displaced, and city officials are working to identify alternative options.